A & R ENTERPRISES OF HARNETT COUNTY LLC
Verified · Lic. 6130Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Harnett County, NC · Septic System Installation
Septic System Installation in Harnett County
A new or replacement system in Harnett County starts with a soil test and a permit — not a shovel.
Installing a septic system is the largest-ticket job a septic owner faces, and the design is dictated by your land: soil type, how fast it percolates, and how high the water table sits all decide what system you're allowed to build and what it costs.
Every legal install begins with a site evaluation and a county permit. The output of that evaluation — conventional drainfield, engineered mound, or an aerobic/nitrogen-reducing unit — is what drives the final price far more than the tank itself.
Local conditions in Harnett County
Local ground is the deciding factor in Harnett County: Meeting the required separation to the seasonal high water table is the central challenge; many lots need imported fill, raised systems, or simply don't qualify without engineering. And the rules here matter — strict separation-to-seasonal-high-water-table drives heavy use of fill/mound and low-pressure pipe systems, which can raise the cost of a new system considerably.
How a septic installation works
- Site & soil evaluation. A licensed evaluator or engineer tests percolation and locates the seasonal high water table to determine what the soil can handle.
- System design. The system is sized to your soil and the number of bedrooms, and the type is chosen — conventional, mound/filled, or aerobic.
- County permit. Plans are submitted to the county health department for an OSTDS construction permit before any work begins.
- Tank and drainfield install. The tank is set and the drainfield is built to spec, with fill brought in where the water table requires elevation.
- Final inspection. The county inspects the open system and signs off before it's covered and put into use.
What drives the cost
- System type — conventional vs. mound vs. aerobic/nitrogen-reducing
- Soil and water table (high water tables require expensive fill)
- Drainfield size, which scales with bedroom count
- Permit and engineering/site-evaluation fees
- Site access and how much excavation is needed
- Tank material and capacity
How to choose a pro
- Use a licensed Registered or Master Septic Tank Contractor
- Make sure they pull the county permit (never skip it)
- Insist the design matches your soil/site evaluation
- Get the warranty and final county approval in writing
30 septic system installation providers in Harnett County
License-verified contractors (active state license) are listed first.
ALLEGIANCE PLUMBING LLC
Verified · Lic. 15292Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
B & L CONSTRUCTION & SEPTIC SERVICE
Verified · Lic. 6851Coats, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BAREFOOT BUILDING COMPANY
Verified · Lic. 14165Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BMG SITE SOLUTIONS
Verified · Lic. 14168Cameron, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
BROWNS BACKHOE & SEPTIC TANK SERVICES LL
Verified · Lic. 11159Lillington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
CLINT ADAMS HAULING AND GRADING
Verified · Lic. 14961Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
COOPER PLUMBING & SEPTIC SERVICE
Verified · Lic. 4453Dunn, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DAVID HILLMAN PRICE
Verified · Lic. 15252Fuquay Varina, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
DAVID JONES HOME SERVICES
Verified · NC NCOWCICBErwin, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
EASTERN SEPTIC & INSPECTIONS
Verified · Lic. 5572Erwin, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
ELVIS FAIRCLOTH GRADING INC
Verified · Lic. 2704Broadway, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GERALD TEMPLE BACKHOE SERVICE LLC
Verified · Lic. 5172Bunnlevel, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GOOSE GRADING
Verified · Lic. 11532Lillington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GRADE A SEPTIC INSPECTORS
Verified · Lic. 5843Dunn, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GRADE A SEPTIC INSPECTORS (GASI)
Verified · Lic. 6141Dunn, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GREENER EHS SOLUTIONS LLC
Verified · Lic. 11419Holly Springs, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GRIFFIN SITE & SEPTIC LLC
Verified · Lic. 15113Broadway, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
GUT BUSTERS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE LLC
Verified · NC NCOWCICBLinden, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
HAL OWEN & ASSOCIATES
Verified · NC NCOWCICBLillington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
HARPO'S LLC
Verified · Lic. 9482Cameron, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
HOLLAND SEPTIC SERVICES
Verified · Lic. 6901Lillington, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
II
Verified · Lic. 2455Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
IV
Verified · Lic. 7242Coats, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
JAMES EDWARD MANHART III
Verified · Lic. 5195Coats, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
Inspector (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
JASON JASON CONSTRUCTION LLC
Verified · Lic. 9396Angier, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
K D GRADING LLC
Verified · Lic. 6131Fuquay Varina, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
LARRY SHARPE SEPTIC TANK CO
Verified · Lic. 1165Sanford, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
LONNIE JOHNSON BACKHOE LLC
Verified · Lic. 2723Broadway, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level IV) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
MATTHEW HART
Verified · Lic. 14624Broadway, NC
Septic Tank PumpingSeptic RepairSeptic InspectionSeptic System Installation
On-Site Wastewater Contractor (Level II) · NC NCOWCICB · verified 2026-06-25
Septic System Installation in Harnett County — FAQ
What does a new septic system cost in Harnett County?
Conventional systems commonly run from several thousand dollars to well over $10,000; mound and nitrogen-reducing systems cost more. Soil and water-table conditions in Harnett County are the biggest cost driver.
Do I need a permit to install a septic system in Harnett County?
Yes. Permits are issued by the Local authorized agent / county health department in Harnett County, under North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Division of Public Health — Environmental Health Section, On-Site Water Protection Branch (OSWP)., and the system must pass inspection before use.
How long does an installation take?
Once permitted, the install itself is often 1–3 days, but evaluation and permitting can add weeks. Plan ahead.